A place on the tree

Starting over alone after leaving a partner with alcohol addiction

1 person has stood here

Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes one page, yours to keep.

The situation

Leaving a long-term relationship because a partner’s drinking has made shared life untenable, then having to rebuild daily life without the home, family closeness, or support that once gave it structure.

What it’s like

The new life may feel unwanted and frightening while the person slowly tries to regain independence and connection.